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Archipelago 3 months ago
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TNI recovers bodies of 10 miners killed in attack claimed by Papuan separatist group
The OPM's paramilitary wing has claimed responsibility for the attack, alleging that the miners were undercover intelligence operatives, while security forces continue to search the area for other miners who might still be in hiding.
Archipelago 6 months ago
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Riau teen dies in landslide at abandoned illegal gold mine
According to authorities, the 15-year-old, identified only by his initials JA, visited the abandoned mine in Petapahan Village, Kuantan Singingi Regency, with a friend on Saturday to search for leftover gold.
Archipelago 7 months ago
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Walhi calls for systemic reform after 19 fatalities linked to illegal gold mining
An environmental NGO has called for an overhaul of the sector after at least 15 artisanal gold miners were killed in accidents this month alone, while the national anti-money laundering has highlighted that the illegal activity led to billions of dollars in losses over the past two years.
Archipelago 7 months ago
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Riau to legalize thousands of hectares of small-scale illegal gold mines
Riau Governor SF Hariyanto said small-scale mining in Kuantan Singingi must be urgently brought under control to safeguard the Kuantan River, a vital water source for the province that supports around one million people. The river has long been polluted by illegal gold mining, which uses hazardous chemicals such as mercury in the extraction process.
Archipelago 7 months ago
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At least five killed in toxic gas leak at PT Antam gold mine
All victims were residents of Urug village in Sukajaya district, approximately nine kilometers from the mine. They were allegedly engaged in illegal mining activities on Mount Pongkor, just outside Antam’s official concession area.
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